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Canal tours from Nyhavn
One hour on the water

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About Canal tours from Nyhavn
A classic canal tour takes an hour, guided in Danish and English, with audio-guided departures in other languages; it passes the Opera House, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, the Black Diamond library and the Little Mermaid, and leaves from Nyhavn or Ved Stranden (VisitCopenhagen).
Why it's on our list
- One hour
- From Nyhavn
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Canal tours from Nyhavn before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Canal tours from Nyhavn, as the crow flies.
- 71 Nyhavn Hotel200 m2 min walk
- Hotel Sanders250 m3 min walk
- Admiral Hotel300 m4 min walk
- Phoenix Copenhagen350 m5 min walk
- Hotel d’Angleterre400 m5 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Canal tours from Nyhavn are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Metro and train stations
- Kongens NytorvM1M2M3M4350 m5 min walk
- MarmorkirkenM3M4600 m8 min walk
- Gammel StrandM3M4800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Amalienborg500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Christiansborg800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Rosenborg Castle1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Tivoli Gardens1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Little Mermaid1.6 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Copenhagen Airport6.5 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 21 min
Main railway stations
- Nørreport1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Østerport1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Copenhagen Central Station1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min